[08-14-2022] San Benito County, CA – South Bay Man Killed In Fiery Single-Vehicle Collision on Highway 156

According to the California Highway Patrol, a South Bay man was killed in a Highway 156 crash early Sunday morning, August 14, 2022.

The 27-year-old Gilroy man was driving west on state Highway 156 when his vehicle went off the road east of Buena Vista Road, overturned, and caught fire, the CHP said.

The driver was ejected from the vehicle and died of his injuries.

The CHP has not yet determined whether impairment was a factor and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this collision is urged to contact Officer M. Ruiz at (408) 848-2324.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

Many drivers are unaware that single-vehicle collisions are among the most dangerous auto accidents in California.

62% of all fatal auto accidents in California involve a single vehicle, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Drivers must be knowledgeable of the various contributing factors due to the high rate of single-vehicle accidents in California.

A single-vehicle collision can be caused by a number of things. A driver loses control of their car while speeding or making sudden turns on a slick, wet road, which results in a run-off-the-road collision. On the road, there may be debris like a big branch or something that fell off a truck.

If a single-car collision is brought on by an event that is neither your fault nor the fault of another driver, like a deer darting in front of your car, your comprehensive coverage plan will probably place a cap on your recovery.

San Benito County Car Accident Lawyers

Due to their injuries, a lot of car accident victims are unable to go back to work or school. A negligent driver is still accountable even if a victim dies. Victim’s heirs may bring a wrongful death claim against the negligent driver who brought about their death (or legal heirs).

For them, experiencing their losses and grief again is painful. In depositions and trials, victims must testify in front of strangers about their mistakes. One’s mental health may suffer greatly if a case takes months or even years to resolve.

It is essential to hold a negligent driver accountable if they cause an accident. Accountability is crucial when negligence results in an unnecessarily high death toll. For grieving families, wrongful death claims can be emotionally taxing, but they can also bring about closure. This will benefit every driver in California.

With decades of combined experience, our San Benito County auto accident attorneys have recovered more than $500 million for clients all over California. Cities like San Francisco, Riverside, San Jose, San Diego, Sacramento, and Sherman Oaks, to name a few, are home to some of our clients. Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a no-cost consultation.